2004 Fireflys vs. 2004 Flicks...

[matty_2004]

Hey guys, they have ran out of 2003 fireflys so im now tossing up between what to get, if i get the 2004 flicks, i get 115 off my bike, if i get the 2004 fireflys, it cost 115 more...(115 is pretty damn cheap, like wholesale difference).

What are the differences between them and what has been changed from 03 to 04.. anyone know?

What would ya'll choose? Weight isn't a huge issue but im not exactly massive in the upper body area so i would like it strong as possible but still.. i want to be able to lift the phucka ! :lol:

Only post if you have had hands on experience with either or both... i don't want random comments like... "get the fireflys..." :roll:
Just to narrow down the amount of bs posted :lol:

Thanks.

 

[Ty]

the fireflies use a AL steerer and ti springs to knock a bit of weight off, which is a good thing, uless you want to change springs then you'll be up for $$$.

i don't think theres anyother differences besides that.

 

[matty_2004]

But in the 2004 series, i think the damping on the fireflys is better or something?

 

[boonga]

like the flicks arent so farkin awesome that you would care

 

[oz-freerider]

they all use tpc+ their is no diffrance other than the springs and steerer tubes

 

[Commander Dilsnikk]

no difference in damping....

u just get alu steerer and ti springs

it doesn't gut much weight off but APARENTLY the ti springs feel a lot better..... don't ask me whether this is really true or what "better" means but i was told by a guy who's ridden both (i don't know him well enough to say whether i trust his opinion or not... but he does work at a good bike shop)

 

[matty_2004]

Anyone agree with this?

 

[S.]

no difference in damping....

u just get alu steerer and ti springs

it doesn't gut much weight off but APARENTLY the ti springs feel a lot better..... don't ask me whether this is really true or what "better" means but i was told by a guy who's ridden both (i don't know him well enough to say whether i trust his opinion or not... but he does work at a good bike shop)

Nearly all of the top DH riders have tried and dumped Ti springs because they feel "dead", apparently.

 

[matty_2004]

Socket, considering you are Susp King :lol:, what would you get if you were me man... it's going on a 2004 craftworks rail... ill spend the 115 that i get off the bike on up specing some more stuff... thats if i get flicks.

 

[S.]

I would buy an XC bike because I already have a jump bike.

 

[matty_2004]

Lol... nah, be serious, what would you choose? sounds like you would get the flicks.. yeah?

 

[S.]

I'd choose to make up my own damn mind.

 

[nhd]

I'd choose to make up my own damn mind.

thats crazy talk, stop it now!

 

[LTR]

I'd choose to make up my own damn mind.

ha..... he does this to me too.....

 

[Guest]

you deserve it tho alex

 

[matty_2004]

2004 flicks, EBC pads, and a set of maxxis dual ply slow reezaay 2.5's - ORDERED... thanks for the info guys

 

[shmity]

so does matty

 

[S.]

I'd choose to make up my own damn mind.

ha..... he does this to me too.....

You're far worse than that tho... you can't own something for five seconds without wanting to upgrade it.